I live by Dunham Lake in Michigan. It's a "No Motors" lake that is great for fishing and general recreation. We are allowed to keep a boat by the lake, but it needs to be stored up on the bank. It's a small inland lake and the depth at the shoreline is shallow. The am looking for a boat that fits into these parameters, but like most things in life I am open to compromise:

• Be able to slide into the back of a mini-van, about 4ft wide, 4ft tall, but lengh is no issue it can stick out the gate
• Room for 1 adult (2 is a stretch goal), 3 kids (4, 6, 9 years old)
• Feeling of stability as kids shift around and cast
• Light enough to pull on/off the shore
• A sail is interesting, it's something I have never done, not required but something to fun to try

The Jimmy Skiff II looks like a all around good fit, but does seem like almost too nice of a boat. I'm upgrading from an old 14' alumacraft boat.